Volcanic ash: Jakarta airport closure strands 340,000 passengers

The Punch | 08-09-2026 04:59am |

The closure of Jakarta's airport due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau has stranded over 340,000 passengers and disrupted thousands of flights across Indonesia. The volcanic activity has led to significant travel chaos, affecting both domestic and international routes. Authorities are monitoring the situation and working to resume normal operations as conditions improve. The incident highlights the vulnerability of air travel to natural disasters in the region.

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